Made in limited quantities, the La Aurora Preferido is one of the best selling super premiums made in the Dominican Republic. Available in an assortment of wrappers, the cigar has gained worldwide recognition for its quality, consistency and flavor.
The Preferido is the original shape rolled at the La Aurora factory back in 1903. La Aurora is the Dominican Republic’s oldest brand, rolled at the countries oldest factory. The Preferido is the traditional size, a perfecto expanding to a fat center in the middle giving the enthusiast a variety of flavors and strengths. Today the size is made to commemorate the brands beginnings and is sought out by cigar lovers around the world. Production is limited to 200,000 cigars a year, adding to their exclusivity.
This cigar is available in a variety of wrappers. The Platinum Cameroon, Red Maduro, and Gold Corojo are all extra aged in oak barrels for several years to give them a very unique and settled flavor. The Sapphire line features a Connecticut wrapper that is aged a full 5 years in a rum barrel. These wrappers are combined with a unique Dominican filler for an experience unlike any other. If you want a cigar with a prestigious history and unique taste, the La Aurora Preferido line is an excellent selection. It is the culmination of over 100 years in the cigar and tobacco industry.
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| Cigar Brand: La Aurora Preferido Sapphire | ||||
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| Origin: Dominican Republic | Wrapper: Connecticut Shade | |||
| Binder: Dominican Republic | ||||
| Filler: Dom. Republic, Cameroon, Brazil | ||||
| Body: Medium-Full | Price: ~$17.00 | |||
| Length/Ring Gauge: 5 x 54 | Smoke Time: 28 min | |||
| More info about purchasing: La Aurora Preferido Cigars | ||||
| Overall Appearance and Presentation of Cigar | ||||
| Points (Max 20): 16 | Grade:    |
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| Wrapper Color: Natural | Consistent Color? Yes | |||
| Oily/Dry: Dry | Veiny/Smooth? Smooth | |||
| Cap Construction: Excellent | Packaging: Very Good | |||
| Ease of Cutting: Perfect | Construction: Hard | |||
| Lighting and Burning Properties | ||||
| Points (Max 15): 13 | Grade: |
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| Even Initial Light? Yes | Even Burn? Initial? Very Good | |||
| Even Burn? 50%? Very Good | Even Burn? 75%? Very Good | |||
| Ash: Salt and pepper | Burn Rate: Perfect | |||
| Resting Smoke: Light and even | ||||
| Require Re-Lighting? No | ||||
| Construction | ||||
| Points (Max 30): 23 | Grade: |
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| Wrapper Stays Intact? No – wrapper had cracked in the middle | ||||
| Taste | ||||
| Points (Max 35): 30 | Grade: |
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| Light, Medium, Full-Bodied? Med-Full | ||||
| Bitter/Harsh/Smooth? Smooth | ||||
| Sweet/Salty? N/A | ||||
| Bland/Vegetal/Spicy/Peppery? Spicy and peppery | ||||
| Describe any changes in body or flavor: None | ||||
| Aroma: Rich and smooth | Finish: OK | |||
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Comments: A med-full bodied cigar with dry undertones. Billowing clouds of white smoke compliments the razor-even burn. Cigar was a little dry which caused the wrapper to crack in the middle. Even with the imperfections, overall, it was an enjoyable cigar. |
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| Total Score (Max 100): 82 | Grade: |
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